FAQ: What Microsoft's block of 'American Gladiators' teaches us

Courtesy CNET Tech blog  Thu, 05/22/2008 - 6:00am

Users of Windows Vista Media Centers were prevented from recording two NBC Universal shows. The incident raises questions about anticopying controls, Hollywood's intentions toward DRM and Microsoft's willingness to obey broadcasters.



 

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